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Train makes return for Evans County Centennial
Bellville Railroad Day part of celebration
Bellville Depot-
The Bellville Depot, built in the 1890s and owned today by the city of Bellville, will be at the center of Bellville Railroad Day. Besides the train coming through, the event features tours of the depot, a walk-by tour of homes and displays of antique autos, tractors and equipment. - photo by AL HACKLE/Staff
Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall recorded “God Came Through Bellville, Georgia” about a certain depot where passenger trains haven’t stopped in decades. But 580 riders are expected to board the SAM Shortline Excursion Train there Saturday during the June installment of the yearlong Evans County Centennial Celebration.The depot, built in the 1890s and owned today by the city of Bellville, will be at the center of Bellville Railroad Day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Besides the train coming through, the event features tours of the depot, a walk-by tour of homes and displays of antique autos, tractors and equipment. Exhibits in the Bellville Warehouse will include a millinery shop and period replicas of a country store and an old home place.
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